Zip code 41650: Melvin, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41650?

41650 is assigned to Melvin, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41650 in?

41650 is in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41650?

About 590 people live in 41650, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41650?

The median household income in 41650 is $25,921.

Q: What zip codes are near 41650?

The closest zip codes to 41650 are 41669, 41667, 41572, 41612, 41604.

Residential delivery areaFloyd CountyEastern Time

Population

590

Median household income

$26K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$91K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.5 sq mi

107 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 41650

41650 is a small-town zip code in Melvin, Kentucky (Floyd County), covering 5.5 sq mi of land. About 590 people live here, or 107 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $25,921 a year, about 32% of the national median of $80,734. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,600, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and food service.

How 41650 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate31.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%8th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy38.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%27th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%22nd of 634 in KY
Government workers77.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%7th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate36.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%86th of 722 in KY
Median age41.1
66th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1394th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%298th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.441
55th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477306th of 715 in KY
Residents 65 and older16.8%
52nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%438th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate67.8%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%558th of 719 in KY
Broadband access87.7%
22nd
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%320th of 719 in KY
Population density107/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi210th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$31,635
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552593rd of 700 in KY
Median home value$90,600
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600507th of 642 in KY
Population590
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824558th of 724 in KY
Median household income$25,921
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726615th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$12,114
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821704th of 722 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher6.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%610th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%590th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5643rd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%633rd of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%657th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%495th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%438th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%644th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%621st of 719 in KY

Measure	41650	Floyd	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Unemployment rateWeakness	31.4%	7.7%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	8th of 719
Housing vacancy	38.9%	16%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	27th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	43.5%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	22nd of 634
Government workers	77.1%	20.3%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	7th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	36.4%	28%	16.1%	12.5%	98th	86th of 722
Median age	41.1	42.8	39.1	38.9	66th	394th of 724
Residents under 18	23.2%	21.9%	22.6%	22%	60th	298th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.441	0.489	0.477	0.483	55th	306th of 715
Residents 65 and older	16.8%	19.6%	17.3%	17.2%	52nd	438th of 724
Homeownership rate	67.8%	72.2%	68.3%	65.2%	48th	558th of 719
Broadband access	87.7%	84.7%	88.6%	91%	22nd	320th of 719
Population density	107/sq mi	90/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	210th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,635	$40,714	$43,552	$49,666	4th	593rd of 700
Median home value	$90,600	$98,700	$205,600	$332,700	2nd	507th of 642
Population	590	35,224	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	558th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$25,921	$41,279	$63,726	$80,734	1st	615th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,114	$25,406	$35,821	$44,673	1st	704th of 722
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.5%	15.3%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	610th of 723
Work from home	0%	3.2%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	590th of 719
Diversity index	0	9	32.5	61.4	1st	643rd of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.2%	6%	8.4%	1st	633rd of 723
Veterans	0%	4.8%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	657th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	495th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	438th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	14.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	644th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	5.9%	8.6%	10%	1st	621st of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

22%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.1

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

16.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 236
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 71.6%
Married couples: 41.5%
Living alone: 23.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 75% / 25%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

42%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41650

$25,921

Floyd Co.

$41,279

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,114

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.441

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41650

$90,600

Floyd Co.

$98,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41650

—

Floyd Co.

$672

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 386
Owner-occupied: 67.8%
Vacant: 38.9%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

36%

10–19

22%

20–29

30–44

45–59

42%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

31.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

42%

Cleaning and personal care

23%

Food service

22%

Legal and social services

13%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

42%

Retail

23%

Education

22%

Public administration

13%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$31,635

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

77.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41650	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

43%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 87.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.5%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Melvin
State: Kentucky
County: Floyd County
Center point: 37.3412° N, 82.6756° W
Land area: 5.5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41650

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41669	Wheelwright, KY	2.2 mi	1,036	$36,042	$58,100
41667	Weeksbury, KY	2.3 mi	428	$40,197	$44,400
41572	Virgie, KY	2.6 mi	3,249	$40,028	$106,100
41612	Bypro, KY	2.7 mi	71	—	—
41604	Beaver, KY	3.1 mi	428	—	$64,200
41606	Bevinsville, KY	3.3 mi	128	$28,068	$40,700
41636	Hi Hat, KY	5.1 mi	646	$67,663	$71,800
41862	Topmost, KY	5.3 mi	1,036	$68,969	$88,100
41538	Jonancy, KY	5.4 mi	327	—	$139,500
41549	Myra, KY · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
41660	Teaberry, KY	5.6 mi	501	$74,107	$160,000
41859	Dema, KY	6.2 mi	240	$46,406	$55,600

Questions about 41650

What city is zip code 41650?

41650 is assigned to Melvin, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41650 in?

41650 is in Floyd County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41650?

About 590 people live in 41650, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41650 in?

41650 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41650?

The median household income in 41650 is $25,921.

What zip codes are near 41650?

The closest zip codes to 41650 are 41669, 41667, 41572, 41612, 41604.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41650, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.